Banking & Financial Services News
Get a balanced look at what’s new in the banking and financial services industry. This section features information about commercial banking services and products, credit unions, credit card companies, cryptocurrency, compliance issues and news from banking and financial service companies.
Desiree L. Strong Joins Gordon Sykes as Partner
Gordon Sykes, LLP is a Fort Worth, Texas based law firm which is pleased to announce Desiree L. Strong has joined as Partner. - June 03, 2015 - Gordon Sykes, LLP
EFCU Financial Turns Management of Its ATM Fleet Over to Dolphin Debit
Dolphin Debit continues to help credit unions expand their market visibility with its ATM management services. EFCU of Baton Rouge has handed over its ATMs to Dolphin to manage. - June 03, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
BDA Strengthens Korean Team by Hiring Kevin Choi and Colleagues
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it has made three important hires to bolster the BDA team in Seoul, Korea. Kevin Choi has joined BDA as a Managing Director, supporting Howard Lee in managing BDA’s Korean operations. Before joining BDA, Mr. Choi was the Co-Head (and Representative... - June 02, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Georgia Bank Earnings 12 Percent Higher in First Quarter
“The Georgia banking industry had a good first quarter, and that tracked alongside the generally improving state economy,” said Joe Brannen, president and CEO of the Georgia Bankers Association. “Our state’s banks grew loans, deposits and assets, and there are a low number of past-due loans." - May 29, 2015 - Georgia Bankers Association
Sharon Lechter, Co-Author of "Rich Dad" Brand, Joins iGrad’s Panel of Financial Literacy Experts
The international bestselling author teamed up with iGrad to author the financial literacy curriculum, Your Financial Mastery, winner of the 2015 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education Award (EIFLE) from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - May 28, 2015 - iGrad
NUMERIS (Nigeria) Introduces Free Mystery Shopping Service for Banks
NUMERIS' monthly Mystery Shopping reviews will help consumers appreciate what levels of service to expect from their financial institutions. It will also help banks focus on retraining staff and changing processes to improve standards for customers in the future. - May 27, 2015 - NUMERIS-MEDIA
Vahe Hayrapetian Gives Advice on Getting Approved for Mortgage
Home loan and financing professional, Vahe Hayrapetian gives advice to buyers for getting approved for a mortgage. Most people think that getting a home loan to purchase a new house is as easy as filling out the paperwork. The inner workings of a mortgage are often more complicated than that,... - May 23, 2015 - Vahe Hayrapetian
Realty411 Expos Raise Industry Awareness and Donations for Charities Across the Nation
In 2014, Realty411 reached more real estate investors and industry professionals in the nation than any other realty investing print publication in the country serving the individual investor. The publication hosted numerous live expos in five states and throughout California, as well as in cities in Arizona, Nevada, Indiana, Georgia, Texas and New York. - May 22, 2015 - Realty411 Magazine
Barrons FX: A New Alternative for the Average Investor
Far too often commodity and currency “risk” capital markets are written off by investors, pundits, and casual market observers as too aggressive or too risky a strategy for the average investor. Building off the momentum of many past conferences in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York and... - May 22, 2015 - Barrons FX
HR Pro Added at Private Bank of Buckhead
rivate Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Karen E. Neely, SHRM-CP, as Senior Vice President and Human Resources Director. Neely is the bank’s first full-time HR professional; since its inception in late 2006, it has grown from nine employees to more than 80. - May 22, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Goldmart's Find4Me™
The internet's first eCommerce Shopping Cart Concierge Service, Goldmart's Find4Me™ - May 21, 2015 - Goldmart.com
Williams Asset Management Offering Complementary Social Security Analysis
Gary Williams, CFP®, Founder of Williams Asset Management in Columbia, MD, will be offering a complementary Social Security analysis to residents of Howard County and its neighboring counties who are near retirement. “This is an important topic as more and more people transition into... - May 21, 2015 - Williams Asset Management
The Business Bank of St. Louis Hires New Vice President
Missouri bank adds commercial lending vice president to company. - May 21, 2015 - The Business Bank
World First and The iProperty Company Make International Deal
Free international property community, the iProperty Company, has announced a new affiliation with World First, the international payments and foreign exchange company. The new deal is set to allow property owners world-wide the chance to save even more money through competitive currency exchange rates and by avoiding hidden transfer fees when buying or renting a property abroad. This is in addition to the savings property owners can already make with The iProperty Company. - May 20, 2015 - The iProperty Company
ServerHub Closes Over $1.3m in Debt Financing Citing Further Market Expansion
“We are extremely excited about this latest round of debt financing that we've obtained from our strategic partners, and we have been extremely pleased with the process. We’ve enjoyed working our working relationships throughout this process and we are extremely excited for the bright future ahead of us,” said John Brancela Chief Executive Officer. - May 18, 2015 - ServerHub
Newnote Financial Acquires 100% Interest in Revenue Generating Online Store Builder PayIvy.com
Newnote Financial Corp. (the “Company”), (CSE: NEU; OTCQB: NWWTF; FSE: 1W4) is pleased to announce the Company has acquired PayIvy.com, a platform for merchants selling digital products and digital downloads such as e-books, software, graphic designs, web designs and intellectual... - May 13, 2015 - Coinpayments Inc
Dolphin Debit Helps Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union Boost Presence via Murphy USA Sites
Randolph Brooks FCU and Dolphin Debit began working together in 2014, with a single Murphy USA-based ATM in San Antonio. RBFCU added sites gradually and then in March 2015, doubled its number of sites to 12, launching six locations in Austin. - May 13, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Business Bancshares, Inc. and The Business Bank of St. Louis Announce First Quarter 2015 Financial Results
Consolidated quarterly net income increased 61%. - May 10, 2015 - The Business Bank
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Skilled Branch Manager in Texas
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Rick Purkins as branch manager in Webster, Texas. Purkins joins TeamGO with 22 years of mortgage industry experience. He worked as a loan officer, processor, branch manager and also for a title company. He has been processing for the past five years before... - May 09, 2015 - GoGSF
BDA Advises Magna International on JV with Chongqing Xingqiaorui Automotive
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Magna International Inc. on its agreement to form a strategic joint venture in China with Chongqing Xingqiaorui Automotive. Charles Maynard, one of BDA’s founding partners stated, “Magna has a... - May 08, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Nasir Shakouri Introduces EMV Installation Tutorial Program
Nasir Shakouri, President of Encore Cardservice, announced an EMV installation tutorial for all current and future customers. - May 05, 2015 - Encore Cardservice
Owning New York (Corcoran Real Estate) & Concierge Accounting (Cornerstone Accounting) Announce Partnership Providing Financial Optimization to Luxury Real Estate Buyers
Owning New York (www.owningnewyork.com), part of Corcoran Real Estate in New York City and Concierge Accounting (www.myconciergeaccountant.com), part of northern California’s Cornerstone Accounting today announced a market-leading partnership that teams the strengths of each company to serve the prospective luxury property buyer. The partnership aims to maximize the buying potential for individuals in the high-end New York City and Silicon Valley real-estate markets. - May 02, 2015 - Cornerstone Accounting
Australia Real Estate Offshore Finance Announced by UCHK Consulting Ltd
Australian property investors located overseas rush to secure a new off shore finance package between 1.75% - 2.25%. - April 30, 2015 - Mortgagee Property Ltd
Terrie Pearman Named Vice President, Residential Mortgage Officer at Encore Bank
Encore Bank adds new Vice President to residential lending department. - April 29, 2015 - Encore Bank
GSF Mortgage Welcomes FHA Loan Professional in Florida
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Nelson Kass to its branch in Hypoluxo, Florida. Kass joins TeamGO with 28 years of mortgage industry experience. He will work under Rob Scolnick, branch manager. Kass has obtained four degrees. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education, a... - April 25, 2015 - GoGSF
4 Things to Know About ROI Land Investments Ltd.
ROI Land Investments Ltd is a renowned Land Investment Banking Public Company that is currently invested in some very enterprising projects. Here are four things that you need to know about ROI Land Investments Ltd’s recent ventures around the globe: 1. ROI is strategically positioned to... - April 24, 2015 - ROI Land Investments, Ltd.
BDA Advises International Paper on Sale of Majority Stake in Beijing Gold Hawk
BDA Partners (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client, International Paper Co (“International Paper”), has completed the sale of its 62% stake in Beijing Gold Hawk Package and Production Co Ltd (“Gold Hawk”), to Shihezi Ronghui Equity Investment Co &... - April 24, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
First Federal of Bucks County Helps Break Ground on Habitat for Humanity Home
Bucks County family realizes dream of affordable home ownership and joins in ground breaking ceremony. - April 24, 2015 - First Federal of Bucks County
CCCS of Maryland and Delaware is Now Guidewell Financial Solutions
Nonprofit Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Maryland and Delaware recently rebranded as Guidewell Financial Solutions. The agency's new name reflects its growing services and geographic reach. - April 23, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Versatile Loan Officer in Indianapolis
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Dan Currie to its branch in Indianapolis. He joins TeamGO with 33 years of mortgage industry experience. He will work under Nicole Lissade, branch manager. Currie started his career in 1982, working for a consumer financial corporation. He became branch manager... - April 23, 2015 - GoGSF
Shoeboxed to Showcase Receipt - Driven Data Solutions at Finovate Conference
The receipt company will unveil a comprehensive receipt capture solution as its latest product offering for financial institutions. - April 22, 2015 - Shoeboxed
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Licensing Liaison Between Promise Keeper Invention and Industry
A simple yet innovative new product that aims to provide a fun and safe method of saving money on an ongoing basis, the Promise Keeper, has been developed by Jean Louis St. Juste of Medford, New York. The invention’s unique design enables its users to safely store paper currency while also... - April 21, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Capital Prepaid Services Signs Minnesota and Iowa Banks to Offer BlazePays Prepaid Card
The BlazePays Prepaid Card, powered by Capital Prepaid Services, is now available to consumers at First National Bank Slayton, Minnesota and First National Bank Davenport, Iowa. - April 18, 2015 - Capital Prepaid Services
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Industry Veteran to Sarasota Branch
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Bradley Burt as senior mortgage loan originator in Sarasota, Florida. Burt is an industry veteran, having been in the mortgage industry for more than 20 years. He will work under Ruth Watkins, Regional Manager. Burt obtained his broker and real estate agent... - April 17, 2015 - GoGSF
Aspire FCU Hosting a 15-Day Cash-Back Auto Refinance Special
The promotion will run April 15 -30. - April 17, 2015 - Aspire Federal Credit Union
iGrad and University of Illinois Launch Online Financial Literacy Certificate Course for Educators
iGrad partners with the Illinois Online Network at University of Illinois to launch an online course training educators how to teach the topic of financial literacy in a flipped classroom setting. - April 15, 2015 - iGrad
Keesler Federal Credit Union Leverages Dolphin Debit ATMs to Maximize Convenience for Members
Keesler Federal Credit Union has increased ATM usage through its agreement with Dolphin Debit to strategically place ATMs at Murphy USA gas stations and CVS pharmacies. - April 15, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
As Foreclosures Dip Slightly, Homeowners Should Look to Loan Modification as a Way to Avoid Defaulting on Home Loans, Says Loan Expert Michael Shaw
Shaw, the creator of The Loan Modification Blueprint, cautions homeowners to look at loan modification rather than going into foreclosure and losing their home. - April 14, 2015 - The Loan Modification Blue Print, LLC
Riskskill Appointed by Visa Inc. as an Approved GARS Reviewer
Riskskill has been approved as a trusted vendor for Visa Inc., and specifically as a Global Acquirer Risk Standards programme (GARS) reviewer. - April 14, 2015 - RiskSkill
iGrad-PYFF Financial Literacy Curriculum Wins "Education Program of the Year"
"Your Financial Mastery" - the flipped classroom, financial literacy education curriculum developed by iGrad and Pay Your Family First - received the prestigious Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award for 2015 “Education Program of the Year” from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - April 13, 2015 - iGrad
Germany’s Deutsche Cannabis Partners with Chicago Based CannaFundr
First International Marketing Partner for Cannabis Investment Collaboration - April 13, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect
GSF Mortgage Welcomes New Loan Officer in the Volunteer State
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome David Nuckolls to its branch in Bolivar, Tennessee. Nuckolls will work under Bobby Roberts, branch manager. Nuckolls received his bachelor’s degree in horticulture form the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He owned his own business as a wholesale... - April 11, 2015 - GoGSF
AscendoSoft and ToolCASE Establish Strategic Partnership
AscendoSoft Inc. has established a strategic partnership with ToolCASE LLC, a leading provider of Database and System Administration services, today announced a strategic partnership. AscendoSoft and ToolCASE plan to jointly collaborate on marketing and service delivery in the Fiserv DNA marketplace. - April 10, 2015 - AscendoSoft Inc.
Mars National Bank Supports Women in Banking
Mars National Bank was well represented at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association's Women In Banking event in March. The event was held at the Hershey Lodge and hosted over 260 women banking professionals. Representing the Bank at the conference were Lisa Kooker, Senior Vice President & Chief... - April 10, 2015 - Mars Bank
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Christy Hembree in Florida
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Christy Hembree to its branch in Sarasota, Florida. She will work under Ruth Watkins, Regional Manager. Hembree joins TeamGO with 12 years of mortgage industry experience. Prior to entering the mortgage industry, Hembree was involved in business-to-business sales. - April 09, 2015 - GoGSF
Ferol W. Hettick Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ferol W. Hettick of Brandon, Mississippi has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the financial field. About Ferol W. Hettick Mr. Hettick has over 39 years experience and over 29 years in the field of... - April 08, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Young & Associates, Inc. Acquires the Consumer Compliance Function of RJ II and Associates, Inc.
Young & Associates, Inc., a management consulting firm and leader in Regulatory Compliance consulting and education for community financial institutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Consumer Compliance function of RJ II and Associates of Beecher, IL. Dedicated to the success... - April 04, 2015 - Young & Associates, Inc.
SENTRY: SigCheck Excels at Comparing Signatures for Check Fraud
SQN Banking Systems has unveiled fraud detection software that excels at comparing signatures for check fraud. - April 04, 2015 - SQN Banking Systems Director of Sales & Marketing
Cryptocurrency Trading Leader Company is Now Buying Bitcoins with 10% More Than Market Value
Bitcoin Lowen Ltd. is pleased to announce a highly competitive offer for Bitcoin purchases. Beginning March 15th, 2015 and valid until May 23rd, 2015, BTCLowen is buying Bitcoin, offering 10% more than the market trading price on BitStamp for purchases of maximum 50 BTC and a negotiated higher... - April 03, 2015 - Bitcoin Lowen Ltd.
Second Wind Money Coaching LLC, a Financial Coaching Company, Has Relocated to Hingham, Massachusetts
Second Wind Money Coaching LLC, a financial coaching company devoted to providing motivated individuals with simple, efficient and powerful financial strategies, has relocated to Hingham, Massachusetts. - April 03, 2015 - Second Wind Money Coaching LLC